Forecast Every SKU Nightly
Runs multiple models per SKU daily to maximize accuracy
Learns from Planner Behavior
Adapts to overrides and organizational patterns over time
Meet Blu.
The First GenAI Built for Supply Chain Planning
Your explainable AI forecasting companion that shows the “why” behind every decision, not just what.
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See How Explainable AI Forecasting Works with Blu
Blu’s GenAI modules make forecasting transparent, reduces training time, and surfaces actionable insights, all in plain language.
Forecast Explainability
Forecasts often feel like black boxes, leaving planners struggling to explain shifts to leaders or peers.
Blu’s Forecast Explainability breaks down the drivers, calculations, and model choices in plain language, showing exactly what changed and why. With that clarity, planners can build trust, confidently make adjustments, and eliminate guesswork.
KEY FEATURES OF FORECAST EXPLAINABILITY
Natural Language Answers
Plain-language explanations for every forecast
Forecast Engine Breakdown
Detailed visibility into pre/mid/post calculation steps
Visual Forecast Explanations
Clear visuals and indicators for easy understanding
Seamless Platform Integration
Fully embedded in dashboards and approval workflows
How Blu Works for Every Role
From planners to the C-suite, Blu gives every stakeholder clear answers, faster decisions, and measurable results.
PLANNERS & BUYERS
Ask Blu why a forecast looks the way it does, get plain-language explanations, for instant answers. Blu reduces manual work by surfacing exceptions and explaining logic you can act on immediately.
Problems You Can Solve
- Wasting hours reviewing every SKU in spreadsheets
- Guessing the accuracy of the forecast
- Struggling to onboard new team members
- Approving orders without confidence in the numbers
Prompts You Can Ask
- How does the recent upward trend affect the forecast?
- How does the error rate compare between forecast models?
- Which forecast models are best for on-and-off demand?
- What do these accuracy metrics tell us about this item’s forecast?
OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERS
See what’s driving demand shifts and replenishment logic without waiting on reports.
Problems You Can Solve
- Firefighting issues instead of preventing them
- Coaching teams without clear explanations
- Tying up inventory in the wrong SKUs
- Lacking visibility into drivers of service failures or overstocks
Prompts You Can Ask
- Provide a 5-point summary on this items forecast
- Would a 50% demand increase impact this forecast?
- Explain this forecast to a stakeholder who isn’t familiar with our process.
- Provide best-case and worst-case demand scenario for this item based the MAPE?
EXECUTIVES & C-SUITE
Validate forecasts and replenishment decisions with transparency. See the financial impact of planning changes.
Problems You Can Solve
- Lacking visibility into risks and inventory drivers
- Questioning the ROI of supply chain decisions
- Trapping millions in excess or obsolete stock
- Missing opportunities to improve margins and cash flow
Prompts You Can Ask
- Based on the current forecast what proactive strategies should we use to monitor this product?
- What if an external event, like a competitor’s promotion or a supply disruption occurred? How sensitive is this forecast to such changes, and what would be the likely impact?
Why Blu Is the Best Choice for AI Supply Chain Planning
From transparency to trust, Blu delivers explainable GenAI built with no black boxes, just clarity and the “why” behind every forecast.
Accuracy & Learning
Full Transparency
Explainable & Auditable
Plain-language explanations for every forecast and order
Visual Insights
Clear breakdown of inputs, calculations and drivers
IT- Ready Validation
Enterprise Security
SOC 2 compliant with role-based access controls and audit trails
ERP-Ready API Integrations
Connects seamlessly with 40+ systems like NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, and P21
Cloud-Native & Scalable
Updates automatically, with no heavy IT lift required.
Statistical + ML Ensemble Models
Automatically selects the best-fit forecast model per SKU
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